So here’s the Falcons’ statement regarding the arrest of running back Michael Turner: “We are aware of the situation involving Michael and are in the process of gathering more information. Because this is now a legal matter, the club will have no further comment at this time.”

The incident falls within the confines of the league’s substance-abuse policy. For a first offense, Turner will likely be fined two games if/when he is convicted or pleads guilty. Barring aggravating circumstances, there will be no suspension.

According to the Atlanta Journal Constitution, Turner was driving 97 miles per hour in a 65-mph zone. Given his alleged intoxication, that could possibly be regarded as an aggravating circumstance.

1.Turner is lucky he isn’t dead.
2. Turner is lucky he didn’t kill someone, it was at 5am there’s a lot of commuters on the road.
3. The Falcons offer a car service to their players, no questions asked.

I like Turner as a person but he has made some very poor decisions in his life, maybe this will wake him up. The multiple kids with multiple women and being on TMZ didn’t.